Gwinnett – Gwinnett Technical College has awarded the first ever Navigate Recovery Gwinnett scholarship which was created to help those recovering from addiction in Gwinnett County earn a certificate, diploma or degree from Gwinnett Tech.

"By creating this scholarship, Gwinnett Tech continues to serve every member of our community and ensure our citizens have every opportunity to earn a quality education in a career field of their choosing," stated Mary Beth Byerly, vice president, Institutional Advancement and Executive Director Gwinnett Tech Foundation.

For those who escape the grip of substance abuse, getting a fresh start on life can be difficult. For some, starting on a better path means going to college either for the first time or to continue their education. Yet, doing so can be difficult for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is financial.

"Navigate Recovery Gwinnett is so grateful for an educational partner like Gwinnett Tech, who is committed to removing the barriers many students face in their recovery from addiction. This scholarship serves as a beacon of hope, that life goals can again be pursued," stated Susan Barge, founder of Navigate Recovery.

Navigate Recovery Gwinnett and Gwinnett Tech created this scholarship in 2017. Current funding for this scholarship is through the generosity of the Abraham family, who lost their son, Joseph to an opiate overdose in 2017. #honorjoe

About Gwinnett Tech: Gwinnett Technical College, one of Georgia's largest technical colleges, is committed to delivering relevant knowledge to meet the workforce training needs of its community. The College offers more than 140 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs and hundreds of seminars, workshops and courses providing specialized training. Gwinnett Tech is Gwinnett County's largest provider of corporate training and also serves residents and businesses in north Fulton County. Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Gwinnett Technical College. In addition, some college programs hold separate licensure or accreditation status with appropriate agencies. For more information, visit GwinnettTech.edu. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.

About Navigate Recovery:
As a trusted nonprofit organization, Navigate Recovery Gwinnett exists to aid addiction sufferers and their families, while bolstering the community support needed to transform the landscape of addiction care in Gwinnett. Everything we do is focused on achieving better care and better results for addiction treatment. We believe the chronic condition of addiction is best treated in a self-directed, recovery-oriented system of care. We act as a connector, guiding individuals to the appropriate care for their recovery so they can find wellness and thrive.